Like the military jacket, the bottle is clearly reminiscent of the architecture of the House of Balmain. The metallic epaulettes embellish the midnight blue glass. A <a href=" http://www.selfridges.com/en/balmain/beauty/" style="text-decoration: none"><font color="black"><b>Balmain</b></font></a> button-inspired eagle provides the majestic finishing touch at the apex of the piece. Balmain <b>Homme eau de toilette</b> is a woody, oriental scent. The metallic freshness of bergamot complements the thrill of spices. Saffron and nutmeg provide a sensation that is as sensual as it is crisp. The perfume resonates with leather like a second skin and the subtle violet leaf provides an unexpected forbidden fruit accord. A the base of the fragrance, cedar wood fuses with the sweetness of tonka bean, becoming deeper after coming into contact with the moss.